Improve sagging jowls and restore jawline definition with personalised non surgical treatments at L’Atelier, Harley Street, London.
This change usually develops gradually as collagen and elastin decline, facial support structures weaken and the skin becomes less firm. Jowls can make the face appear heavier or older, even when the rest of the features still look refreshed.
At L’Atelier Aesthetics, we take a personalised and clinically led approach to treating jowls. By assessing skin quality, collagen levels, muscle activity, fat distribution and mid-face support, we design tailored treatment plans that lift, tighten and redefine the jawline for a smoother, more sculpted appearance.
Jowls form when the skin and deeper tissues lose their ability to remain lifted and supported. The jawline becomes softer as structural elements that once held the lower face in place begin to weaken.
Common changes include:
Softening or sagging skin along the jawline
Loss of definition beneath the chin
Heaviness at the lower face
Mild to moderate tissue descent
Several factors contribute to the visibility of jowls, including natural ageing, genetics, skin laxity, collagen loss and changes in facial fat pads.
Jowls develop due to a combination of age-related changes:
Loss of collagen and elastin:
As structural proteins decline, the skin becomes looser and less resilient.
Descent of facial fat pads:
The mid-face gradually shifts downward, creating heaviness around the lower face.
Weakening of deeper support structures:
Ligaments and connective tissue lose strength over time.
Skin thinning:
Reduced skin density makes sagging more noticeable.
Lifestyle and external factors:
Sun exposure, genetics and hydration levels can influence how early jowls appear.
Because every face ages differently, the severity and appearance of jowls varies from person to person.
Every case of jowls is unique. After your consultation, we will recommend the most suitable treatment or combination to lift, tighten and redefine the jawline for a smoother and more contoured appearance.
FaceTite is one of the most effective minimally invasive treatments for jowls.
Using radiofrequency-assisted contouring, it tightens deeper tissues, reduces volume where needed and restores jawline definition.
Silhouette Soft threads provide an immediate lifting effect while stimulating long-term collagen.
They help reposition mild to moderate jowls, improve lower-face support and restore a more defined jawline.
Sofwave is a non-invasive ultrasound treatment that tightens and firms the lower face by stimulating new collagen.
It is especially effective for mild to moderate jowls and early skin laxity.
Juläine stimulates deeper collagen production to rebuild structural support in the lower face.
It helps improve firmness and soften the appearance of early sagging along the jawline.
Jowls develop when the skin and deeper tissues lose firmness and support. Age-related collagen loss, shifting fat pads, weakened ligaments and natural skin thinning all contribute to sagging along the jawline. Genetics and lifestyle factors can also influence how early jowls appear.
The ideal treatment depends on the severity of sagging:
FaceTite for moderate to severe jowls needing deeper tightening
Silhouette Soft threads for lifting mild to moderate sagging
Sofwave for non-invasive tightening and early laxity
Morpheus8 for tightening and improving skin quality
Polynucleotides to strengthen thinning skin
Juläine for deeper collagen remodelling
Skin boosters for hydration and surface texture
Anti-wrinkle injections (DAO) for softening the downward pull at the mouth corners
Your clinician will advise the best approach for your facial anatomy.
Yes. L’Atelier offers several advanced non-surgical tightening and lifting treatments, including Sofwave, Morpheus8, Silhouette Soft and FaceTite which significantly improve jowls without the downtime of surgery.
It depends on the treatment and degree of sagging:
FaceTite: usually one session
Silhouette Soft: one treatment with gradual improvement
Sofwave: often one session, occasionally two
Morpheus8: typically 2–3 treatments
Polynucleotides / skin boosters: 2–3 initial sessions
Microneedling: recommended course of 3–6
Your practitioner will outline a tailored plan during your consultation.
FaceTite: 1–3 years
Silhouette Soft: 12–18 months
Sofwave: around 1 year
Morpheus8: 1–2 years
Polynucleotides: 6–12 months
Juläine: up to 18 months
Skin boosters: around 6 months
Anti-wrinkle injections: 3–4 months
Maintenance sessions help prolong results.
Downtime varies:
FaceTite: mild swelling or tenderness for a few days
Silhouette Soft: light bruising or tightness
Sofwave: no downtime
Morpheus8: redness for 1–3 days
Polynucleotides / skin boosters: small bumps that settle quickly
Microneedling: mild pinkness for 24–48 hours
Most clients resume normal activities shortly after treatment.
Yes. Treatments are designed to refresh and lift the jawline without creating an overdone or pulled appearance. The goal is subtle, natural enhancement that maintains your facial balance.
Filler is not placed directly into jowls, as this can add heaviness. Instead, treatment focuses on lifting, tightening and improving structural support using technologies such as Sofwave, Morpheus8, FaceTite and threads. Fillers may sometimes be used to restore mid-face support, indirectly softening jowls.
At L’Atelier, we take a thoughtful and clinically led approach to treating jowls, looking closely at the changes in skin elasticity, collagen support and deeper facial structures that contribute to sagging along the jawline. We also assess lower-face muscle activity, mid-face descent, the quality of the skin and the degree of tissue laxity to understand exactly why the jawline has softened and how the tissues are behaving. With this detailed insight, we create a personalised treatment plan designed to lift and tighten sagging skin, strengthen deeper support, refine lower-face contours and restore definition to the jawline. Our aim is to achieve natural, subtle and long lasting rejuvenation while maintaining harmony and balance with the rest of your facial features.
Dr Duncan Brennand is the Lead Aesthetic Physician at L’Atelier Aesthetics and has extensive experience in advanced lower-face rejuvenation, skin tightening and minimally invasive lifting treatments. He specialises in assessing the structural changes that contribute to jowls, including collagen loss, tissue descent and changes in jawline support.
With a detailed understanding of facial anatomy and the ageing process, Dr Brennand evaluates skin quality, laxity, muscle activity and overall facial balance to determine the most effective approach. He combines treatments such as FaceTite, Silhouette Soft threads, Sofwave, Morpheus8 and regenerative injectables to lift and contour the jawline while maintaining natural definition. His personalised, clinically led treatment plans ensure subtle, refined and long lasting lower-face rejuvenation.
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